Under ‘Drone Dominance’ push, Pentagon begins receiving small drones
So far, the department has ordered 20,000 small, FPV-style drones from 10 vendors.
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Pakistan Turns To Chinese Missiles, Turkish Drone After Operation Sindoor’s Shock Pounding
Pakistan is accelerating its procurement of Chinese long‑range and medium‑range missile systems (despite its abject failure to stop Indian missiles destroying key Pak military assets) alongside Turkish drones and loitering munitions, a move driven by vulnerabilities exposed during India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025, as reported by India Today.These acquisitions aim to plug gaps in
IAF Chief Singh Strengthens France Ties As Rafale Deal Advances
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has concluded a three‑day visit to France, reinforcing India’s deepening defence partnership with Paris while advancing negotiations for the ₹3.25 lakh crore acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets.The visit combined high‑level military talks, industry engagements, and operational familiarisation, underscoring India’s push for greater defence autonomy and industrial
Air Force Leadership Backs MYPs Beyond F-35 And F-15EX
The Air Force leadership is backing multi-year procurements (MYP) beyond those in the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) draft fiscal 2027 defense authorization bill for the Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35 […]
HASC Wants Pentagon List Of Critical F-35 Technical Data Rights And Estimate Of Cost To Buy Them For Repairs
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants the Pentagon to inform the committee of critical technical data rights for the Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35 fighter and how much it would […]
Indian Air Force Su-30MKI Achieves Historic First Landing At Navi Mumbai International Airport
The Indian Air Force achieved a historic milestone on 4 June 2026 when a frontline Su-30MKI fighter jet successfully landed at the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking the first-ever fighter landing at the facility and showcasing the IAF’s operational flexibility.This event highlights the integration of military aviation with India’s expanding civil infrastructure and
India To Expand Rafale Fleet To 150 Aircraft, Forming Core of Its Airpower Backbone
India’s Rafale expansion plan is now entering a decisive phase, with a formal Letter of Request sent to France for 114 additional fighters worth nearly ₹3.25 lakh crore (US$39 billion).This would raise India’s Rafale fleet from 36 to potentially 150 aircraft, making it the backbone of the Indian Air Force and the largest fighter acquisition in its history.India is preparing to transform the
India Weighs Su‑57 Licence Deal As Russia Offers Full Source Code Access
Russia has offered India unprecedented access to the Su‑57 stealth fighter’s source code, alongside licensed production rights, marking one of the most significant technology‑transfer proposals in modern defence aviation.This move could reshape India’s fifth‑generation fighter strategy, bridging the gap until the indigenous AMCA enters service.Russia has formally proposed that India undertake
RudraM-II Missile Was Validated Under Extreme Release Conditions By DRDO-IAF
India’s DRDO and IAF have successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile under extreme release conditions, validating its subsystems and demonstrating pinpoint accuracy.The missile, capable of speeds up to Mach 5.5 and ranges of 300–350 km, represents a major leap in indigenous precision-strike and anti-radiation capabilities.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (
TATA-Lockheed C-130J MRO Hub Near Bangalore To Open By December 2026
India’s first privately-operated defence MRO hub for the Lockheed Martin C-130J is on track for commissioning by December 2026 near Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, with the first aircraft scheduled to arrive for heavy maintenance and avionics upgrades in early 2027.The facility will employ over 250 skilled personnel and significantly reduce reliance on overseas centres, cutting